POL and other energy imports in North Africa
North Africa: POL and other energy imports was 3.06 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
3.06 billion constant US$
Change on year
down 2.1%
Rank
6th
of 6 groups
All-time high
4.75 billion constant US$
in 1998
All-time low
524.89 million constant US$
in 1979
Years of data
42
1970–2011
POL and other energy imports in North Africa, 1970–2011
Source: "World Bank country economists. ". Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2011, pol and other energy imports in North Africa stood at 3.06 billion constant US$.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 26.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pol and other energy imports in North Africa peaked at 4.75 billion constant US$ in 1998 and was at its lowest, 524.89 million constant US$, in 1979.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
POL and other energy imports in North Africa, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 704.71 million constant US$ | — |
| 1971 | 631.55 million constant US$ | -10.4% |
| 1972 | 694.09 million constant US$ | +9.9% |
| 1973 | 600.04 million constant US$ | -13.6% |
| 1974 | 538.93 million constant US$ | -10.2% |
| 1975 | 606.64 million constant US$ | +12.6% |
| 1976 | 580.42 million constant US$ | -4.3% |
| 1977 | 675.09 million constant US$ | +16.3% |
| 1978 | 756.98 million constant US$ | +12.1% |
| 1979 | 524.89 million constant US$ | -30.7% |
| 1980 | 624.62 million constant US$ | +19.0% |
| 1981 | 763.45 million constant US$ | +22.2% |
| 1982 | 822.10 million constant US$ | +7.7% |
| 1983 | 762.67 million constant US$ | -7.2% |
| 1984 | 1.12 billion constant US$ | +46.5% |
| 1985 | 1.21 billion constant US$ | +8.8% |
| 1986 | 1.28 billion constant US$ | +5.7% |
| 1987 | 2.29 billion constant US$ | +78.6% |
| 1988 | 3.77 billion constant US$ | +64.3% |
| 1989 | 2.45 billion constant US$ | -35.1% |
| 1990 | 2.43 billion constant US$ | -0.5% |
| 1991 | 2.53 billion constant US$ | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 2.84 billion constant US$ | +12.5% |
| 1993 | 3.24 billion constant US$ | +14.0% |
| 1994 | 2.90 billion constant US$ | -10.6% |
| 1995 | 3.15 billion constant US$ | +8.7% |
| 1996 | 2.99 billion constant US$ | -5.1% |
| 1997 | 3.79 billion constant US$ | +26.9% |
| 1998 | 4.75 billion constant US$ | +25.4% |
| 1999 | 4.17 billion constant US$ | -12.2% |
| 2000 | 4.20 billion constant US$ | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 2.43 billion constant US$ | -42.3% |
| 2002 | 2.51 billion constant US$ | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 2.57 billion constant US$ | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 2.52 billion constant US$ | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 2.83 billion constant US$ | +12.4% |
| 2006 | 2.80 billion constant US$ | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 3.10 billion constant US$ | +10.7% |
| 2008 | 2.94 billion constant US$ | -5.2% |
| 2009 | 3.12 billion constant US$ | +6.1% |
| 2010 | 3.13 billion constant US$ | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 3.06 billion constant US$ | -2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 631.33 million constant US$ | 524.89 million constant US$ | 756.98 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.51 billion constant US$ | 624.62 million constant US$ | 3.77 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.28 billion constant US$ | 2.43 billion constant US$ | 4.75 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.90 billion constant US$ | 2.43 billion constant US$ | 4.20 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.09 billion constant US$ | 3.06 billion constant US$ | 3.13 billion constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near North Africa
- 3 Kenya 2.44 billion constant US$ compare
- 4 Tanzania, United Republic of 1.46 billion constant US$ compare
- 5 Zimbabwe 1.14 billion constant US$ compare
- 6 Ghana 1.06 billion constant US$ compare
- 7 Mauritius 744.42 million constant US$ compare
- 8 Mauritania 645.82 million constant US$ compare
- 9 Côte d'Ivoire 535.90 million constant US$ compare
More trade data for North Africa
- Net long-term borrowing 758.90 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 148.36 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Total agricultural imports 26.97 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 22.64 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 8.63 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 5.78 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 36.58 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 495,830 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Cereal exports 187.33 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 188.13 billion current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pol and other energy imports in North Africa?
- Pol and other energy imports in North Africa was 3.06 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to "World Bank country economists. ".
- What is the highest pol and other energy imports recorded in North Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4.75 billion constant US$ in 1998.
- What is the lowest pol and other energy imports recorded in North Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 524.89 million constant US$ in 1979.
- How does North Africa rank for pol and other energy imports?
- North Africa ranks 6th out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is pol and other energy imports rising or falling in North Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Africa data come from?
- The figures come from "World Bank country economists. ", published as part of POL and other energy imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Petroleum and energy products imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.